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Multiple Word Meaning-Usage

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Choose the sentence that uses "bark" in the same way as below:

The angry manager began to bark orders at his staff because no one was working and everyone on their phones.

a)

There was bark all over the yard after the storm.

b)

The bark was discolored after the kids painted it for Halloween.

c)

"This is the last time I'm going to tell you to clean up your room!", barked Mom.

2.

Choose the sentence that uses "mind" in the same way as below:

"Do you mind if we borrow your Chromebook to print some pictures?"

a)

I'm not doing that! Have you lost your mind?

b)

If you don't mind, I'm going to leave early.

c)

Please mind your own business.

3.

Choose the sentence that uses "stuff" in the same way as below:

We couldn't find a place to put everything, so we decided to stuff things in the closet.

a)

Don't stuff your mouth with food because you could choke!

b)

You have a lot of stuff in your car.

c)

The stuff in that store is old.

4.

Choose the sentence that uses "crop" in the same way as below:

The farmer's main crop was corn.

a)

You'll have to crop the picture to get rid of the extra items in the background.

b)

The crop did not do well so they did not make much money.

c)

I tried to crop it so it would fit, but I couldn't.

5.

Choose the sentence that uses "raise" in the same way as below:

Please raise the window to let in some fresh air.

a)

Tim asked his boss for a raise because he was the best worker.

b)

You should raise your hand if you need something.

c)

If Shanna gets a raise, she'll be able to get the new car that she wants.

6.

Choose the sentence that uses "draft" in the same way as below:

There was a cold draft every time Tina opened the door.

a)

The teacher said that my first draft was due on Thursday.

b)

Even though it was a draft, I was surprised by all of the mistakes.

c)

The draft caused me to have to put on a sweater.

7.

Choose the sentence that uses "kind" in the same way as below:

All of the students liked the old woman because she was so kind.

a)

You will never regret being kind to others.

b)

Which kind of chips do you like?

c)

At the zoo we saw every kind of reptiles that you could imagine!

8.

Choose the sentence that uses "table" in the same way as below:

The information in the table was used to help us understand the data.

a)

Please keep your plate on the table while you are eating.

b)

The table shows that Purple House has more points than Red House.

c)

I couldn't find my shoes because they were under the table.

9.

Choose the sentence that uses "state" in the same way as below:

Each of state has to choose a governor every four years.

a)

There are 50 states in the United States of America.

b)

Please state your answer loudly and clearly.

c)

What is the state of the proposed law?

10.

Choose the sentence that uses "right" in the same way as below:

He had a right to a fair and speedy trial.

a)

Sara couldn't use her right hand because it was broken.

b)

Kevin knew he had the right answer, but he didn't say anything.

c)

The right to bear arms is guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment.

11.

Choose the sentence that uses "key" in the same way as below:

Use the key to figure out what the symbols stand for.

a)

DeVante lost his key so he couldn't get in.

b)

They had to begin the song again because they were on the wrong key.

c)

The key showed rivers as blue lines.

12.

Choose the sentence that uses "change" in the same way as below:

Please be sure to give the change to dad when you get home.

a)

Mom said she may change her mind about the treat if we misbehave.

b)

Be sure to change the ink in the printer.

c)

It's difficult to give the correct change when you can 't count money.

13.

Choose the sentence that uses "country" in the same way as below:

The whole country was united against the unfair treatment of its citizens.

a)

Everyone wanted to attend the country singer's concert.

b)

We would like leave the city and move to the country where things are quiet and peaceful.

c)

The country was divided over many issues.

14.

Choose the sentence that uses "scale" in the same way as below:

After he was finished, there was not a single scale left on the fish.

a)

We need a scale to weigh the apples.

b)

Please rate the play from best to worst on a scale of 1-5.

c)

He doesn't have scale(s), he's a frog!

15.

Choose the sentence that uses "head" in the same way as below:

Please head toward the stairs and I'll catch up with you.

a)

He put the hat on his head so that he wouldn't be cold.

b)

Angelina graduated at the head of her class.

c)

Alexa started to head to the store, but she got a flat tire.